Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

129 reviews

julessssss's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Death of parent, Self harm, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Violence

ashcad's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Minor: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Animal death, Terminal illness, Suicide, and Car accident

bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book did a really good job of balancing the heaviness of its material with the need to tell a story that wouldn’t stay mired in existential dread. i appreciate that author wrote from Mateo’s and Rufus’ point of view and did so with distinct characterization. i admire as well how fleshed out all of the non main character felt as well. the story felt like a realistic depiction of what might go down in a world where Death-cast existed. At times, i found the theme being reiterated with slightly different phrasing that didn’t add to the story. i also feel that some people may read this story and not get the message the author intended. it’s a complicated topic, and I am glad someone made an attempt to address it through fiction.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Grief, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Blood, Pregnancy, Confinement, Gun violence, Medical content, and Stalking

jackslackofshelfcontrol's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The concept of the book was unique, and I found it very compelling. I listened to the audiobook, which had multiple voice actors performing different parts. 
My main criticism is that the ending of the book was extremely abrupt, and we didn't get closure on any of our minor storylines.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Cursing, Car accident, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence

The book obviously discusses death (and what it means to really live) for, essentially, the entirety of the text. There are some minor scenes referencing the potential triggers I tagged above but I didn't find it to be gory or gruesome or overly dark.

isabezza's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted sad fast-paced

5.0

I did not have high expectations for this book, as I tend to be underwhelmed by tiktok recommendations, but this story was above those expectations. I recommend going into this book without context - aside from the obvious spoiler - to be surprised by the brilliant science-fiction world building and plot! This is the kind of book many readers could finish in a day due to the fast pace, exciting plot and emotionally engaging characters. Despite the upsetting themes, this is a genuine feel-good holiday read with characters who are easy to become attached to. However two-dimensional and predictable some of the character's are, it is perfect for what it is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, and Medical content

Moderate: Pregnancy and Suicidal thoughts

kingangie's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Car accident, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Medical content, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Suicide attempt

marifly98's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

It’s what it says on the tin. The word building is fascinating without being unrealistic. A fun and emotional read that keeps you on the edge of your seat

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Chronic illness, and Car accident

Moderate: Medical content and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Terminal illness

moniipeters's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Child death, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Violence, Car accident, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Death of parent, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

a_l_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Body horror

Moderate: Violence, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma

Minor: Pregnancy, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Suicide

lucystolethesky's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail